Fort Wayne is a city located in Allen County, Indiana, United States. It serves as the county seat and functions as the primary cultural and economic center of northeastern Indiana. The city is situated approximately 18 miles west of the Ohio border and 50 miles south of the Michigan border.
According to the 2020 census, Fort Wayne had a population of 263,886, making it the second-most populous city in Indiana after Indianapolis. It ranks as the 82nd-most populous city in the United States. The surrounding metropolitan area encompasses Allen, Wells, and Whitley counties, with an estimated total population of 463,000.